Heavy Haul Hot Buttons: A Checklist for Success

The complexities and requirements of heavy haul trucking can pose significant challenges to shippers needing to get an oversized load moved. This blog explores the common challenges of heavy haul transportation and the important role a logistics service provider like NTG can play in helping you navigate them.

Permits and Regulations

Obtaining the necessary permits and ensuring compliance with a myriad of regulations is a daunting task in heavy haul trucking. Each state and jurisdiction has its own set of rules and restrictions governing oversized and overweight loads, requiring planning and extensive knowledge of permit requirements. Navigating these regulations can be overwhelming and time-consuming for shippers.

Specialized Equipment

Shippers needing to transport heavy haul loads understand the critical importance of specialized equipment in ensuring the safe and secure transportation of their cargo. From trailers to security devices, having the right equipment that meets safety standards and can accommodate the unique weight and dimensions of the load is imperative.

Proper Planning and Route Selection

In heavy haul transportation, the selection of routes and meticulous planning is key to avoiding obstacles and ensuring on-time delivery. Unlike other over-the-road shipments that are protected, like dry van or drayage shipments, oversize loads can face challenges like road conditions, potential hazards and legal restrictions, all of which impact the choice of the optimal route. Without the proper resources and expertise, shippers may be unaware of the most efficient and safe routes for their heavy haul shipments.

Do You Need Pilot and Escort Vehicles?

Sometimes heavy haul loads require pilot and escort vehicles further complicating the transportation process for shippers. Coordinating with experienced pilot and escort vehicle drivers, as well as managing the associated logistics, adds an additional layer of responsibility for shippers.

Coordination and Communication

Effective coordination and communication are essential to the success of heavy haul transportation, yet they also present challenges for shippers. Establishing and maintaining clear lines of communication between drivers, dispatchers, pilot vehicles and regulatory authorities is crucial, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management. 

Peace of Mind for the Heavy Haul Shipper

Heavy haul trucking has more shipment criteria than your normal dry van shipment, but by partnering with a trusted logistics provider like NTG, shippers can navigate these challenges with confidence, knowing that their heavy haul operations are in capable hands. With NTG as a trusted ally, shippers can optimize their heavy haul transportation processes while delivering peace of mind and exceptional service to their customers.